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Cholesterol & The French Paradox

By Frank Cooper

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Wine Allergies

Typically it is the chemicals used in the winemaking process or sprayed on the grapes that cause allergic reactions such as headaches, sinus problems, and skin flushing.

  • Sulphur dioxide or sulphites are the most familiar, and are mostly present in white, sparkling or dessert wines. French and Italian wines tend to have fewer of these than American or Australian wines.
  • Pesticides can be a problem because these grapes are not washed before being pressed. Look for organic wines that use safer pest-reduction methods.
  • Tyramine, found in wine, chocolate and soy sauce, is a chemical that can cause allergic reactions in some people by constricting their blood vessels.

People who have had hepatitis or who currently have liver problems should not drink wine or other alcoholic beverages. The ethanol alcohol in wine can be processed and released quickly by healthy people but would cause problems for those with weak livers. Also, people of Asian descent do not tend to have the enzymes needed to process alcohol effectively.

Inflammation in the Arteries

While it is fact that the buildup of plaque on artery walls causes CHD, the cause of this buildup is not clear. It is generally accepted that inflammation of the arteries brings the plaque in to make repairs. So then, what causes the inflammation? Oxidized LDL, smoking, the hydraulic pressure of the heart, and other causes have been mentioned already. Eating certain foods such as wheat and lacking certain nutrients such as Vitamin C can also cause inflammation.

Dr. William Hay added another piece to this picture with his information about digestion. He discovered that it is not helpful to eat both proteins and starches in the same meal. Starch digestion begins with alkaline enzymes in the mouth while protein digestion involves acidic enzymes in the stomach. If both of these are activated at the same time, the acid and alkaline substances cancel each other out and digestion is impaired. Poor digestion can lead to numerous health issues, such as arthritis, skin problems, and heart problems.

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